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2019 Kentucky Derby Live Updates: Track Is Now ‘Sloppy’

Without an overwhelming favorite in the field — the morning-line favorite Omaha Beach was scratched on Wednesday with an entrapped epiglottis — it’s a wide-open race.

  • How to watch: The race begins about 6:50 p.m. Eastern, but NBC’s coverage started much earlier. You can stream it here.

  • After 23 horse deaths in California, many will be holding their breath during the race.

  • So far, we have a fast track, but the weather is deteriorating fast.

  • Jose Ortiz won the Oaks. Irad Ortiz Jr. has won three races today.